Monday, 7 August 2017

Happy Onam 2017, onam greetings 2017, wishes, messages and sms, onam is the ever most and biggest celebration of kerala india. The onam celebrates in malayalam month chingam, which is usually in aug-sept english month. onam marks the homecoming of the legendary ruler who ruled kerala ancient days, the ruler called mahabali.
the onam festival carnival celebration lasts for ten days which brings out the best kerala tradition and culture. in each house, they put onam pookalam called onam flower in the front of their home to welcome Mahabali.
Intricately decorated Pookalam, ambrosial Ona sadhya, breathtaking Snake Boat Race and exotic Kaikottikali dance are some of the most remarkable features of Onam - the harvest festival in Kerala.
Story goes that during the reign of mighty asura (demon) king, Mahabali, Kerala witnessed its golden era. Every body in the state was happy and prosperous and king was highly regarded by his subjects. Apart from all his virtues, Mahabali had one shortcoming. He was egoistic. This weakness in Mahabali's character was utilized by Gods to bring an end to his reign as they felt challenged by Mahabali's growing popularity. However, for all the good deed done by Mahabali, God granted him a boon that he could annually visit his people with whom he was so attached.It is this visit of Mahabali that is celebrated as Onam every year. People make all efforts to celebrate the festival in a grand way and impress upon their dear King that they are happy and wish him well.